Reversing the Inquisition — Spain’s cabinet on Friday approved a bill allowing descendants of Jews forced into exile centuries ago the right to dual citizenship, aiming to fix what the government calls the “historic mistake” of sending Sephardic Jews into exile starting in 1492 during the Inquisition. Possible case study in left-hand kingdom justice.

Science, Trust, Stats, and Research — This article addressed current issues in research, replication, and the reliability of science methods and practitioners. While the author concludes with a positive outlook, the issues raise several questions about evidence, how evidence is collected and interpreted, and distinguishing evidence from non-evidential factors such as “trust,” gate-keeping, and the […]

Regulating Speech and World Views in the Sciences — On May 20, the American College of Pediatrics filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the California law prohibiting “sexual orientation change efforts ” as unconstitutional for infringing on free speech. It argues the law violates the First Amendment by prohibiting doctors […]

75% in U.S. Still See Bible as the Word of God — About half of Americans continue to say the Bible is the inspired word of God, not to be taken literally — meaning a combined, and 75% believe the Bible is in some way connected to God. About one in five Americans view the […]